Support fee earning staff and ensure a seamless quality of service for clients within the Actions Against the Police Department.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- To obtain documentation from client’s to ensure sufficient information to draft a letter of claim.
- Drafting of letters of claim
- Obtaining Expert Evidence
- Drafting of statements / pleadings.
- To be able to understand and review particulars of claim, defences and subsequent proceedings to draft a detailed statement
- Prepare answers to routine questions.
- Set up and maintain electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
- Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.
- Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
- Manage projects, and contribute to committee and team work.
- Operate email systems
Client Relations:
- Provide high quality point of contact for all clients
- Develop and maintain good relationships with all clients and other professionals
Professional Standards:
- To work & behave in a professional manner to the highest standards of the profession
- Comply with the policies & procedures in the office manual
- Carry out all duties with integrity and to the best of your ability
- Treat all information about the firm and its clients as confidential
Personal Development:
- Reflect on learning & development goals
- Identify gaps in skills & knowledge
- Attend all appropriate internal & external training
Satchell Moran Solicitors strive to be leaders and innovators within litigation, working within a happy environment with a focus on training and development of staff. We see this role as a great stepping stone to a candidate starting their legal career and progressing quickly within the company.
Person Specification:
- Law Graduate and either completed the SQE/LPC or due to commence the SQE
- Good typing skills
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Good organisational skills
- A team worker
Benefits:
We are committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where individuals can grow, thrive, and build long-term careers. Our success is driven by the talent, dedication, and professionalism of our team. We actively encourage career progression, recognise and reward achievement, and promote a positive, inclusive culture. Our strong staff retention reflects the supportive and collaborative workplace we are proud to offer.
The successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits (role dependant):
Flexible Working:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexi-time and agile working options to support a healthy work–life balance
Annual Leave
- 22 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays;
- Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year (providing two or three additional paid days, depending on the calendar year)
- Birthday leave – have your special day off on us to enjoy with your family and friends
Social & Team Engagement
- Annual Christmas Party;
- Summer social events including Race Days;
- Team-building initiatives such as Charity Snowdon Expedition;
- Organised fundraising days and charitable activities.
Additional Benefits
- Auto-enrolment into the workplace pension scheme
- Performance-related bonus (role dependent)
- Dress Down Fridays
- Trainee Solicitor opportunities, supporting professional qualification and development
- Paid study leave
- Annual appraisals focused on performance, development, and career progression, ensuring our people feel supported throughout their careers
- Review Champion Scheme – recognising and rewarding positive client feedback.
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Pay:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liverpool, Merseyside: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Work Location:
This is an exciting opportunity and a chance to be a part of our fast-paced and dynamic firm.
Satchell Moran Solicitors strive to be leaders and innovators within litigation, working within a happy environment with a focus on training and development of staff.
We have an unrivalled record of staff retention.
To apply, please fill in the form below and upload your CV and a covering letter.
